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Global is local. Local is global.

At the Gillings School, we work in all 100 North Carolina counties and in 45+ countries. Local and global health content infuses our courses and degrees. Through partnerships at home and abroad, our students and faculty transform health around the world and in our backyard.

Our Research, Innovation and Global Solutions office promotes and advances the School's global health activities in research, service, practice and teaching through partnerships, internships, outreach and communications.

Global Health at Gillings

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Global Health Faculty Members

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Global health courses

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Countries Where We Conduct Research

 

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Student Global "Travel" Blog

Each summer, our residential MPH students work in the field of public health to put what they learned in the classroom into practice. Follow 24 of our global-focused students on their summer practicum through our blog.

COVID-19 Resources

Useful links and up-to-date information on the COVID-19 pandemic, including the work Gillings School experts are doing.

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Message from the Associate Dean for Global Health

Suzanne Maman, PhD
What makes global health at Gillings so special?
Three words: Scope, Community, Impact. Our Scope. At Gillings we have conceptualized Global Health broadly to include both work that happens outside of the US and work in the US focused on global populations, addressing transnational health issues, and sharing lessons learned across geographic boundaries. Our Community. We have an extensive network of faculty, students and alum who conduct global health research and practice and this community is collaborative and supportive of those who want to come to Gillings and build their careers in global health. Our Impact. Global health work at Gillings has impacted policy and programs across the globe in areas such as HIV/AIDS, water and sanitation, sexual and reproductive health, cancer control and prevention, and more.
Read more about Dr. Maman.
Suzanne Maman

Global Health Resources

MPH in Global Health

Designed to train current and aspiring professionals to solve public health problems locally and globally.
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Global Health Courses

A searchable list of courses with at least 50% of their content is related to global health.
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Global Internships and Funding

Explore our global health internships, fellowships, funding opportunities and resources.
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Get to know our global health folx

We are asking our faculty, staff, students and alumni questions about their global health careers, advice, predictions and more!
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Global Practice Portal

Learn more about our resources for for global health practica, internships, and funding.
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Student Travel Blog

Follow 23 MPH students as they share their global health field experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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International Student Welcome Guide

The guide is intended to provide resources and helpful information for new Gillings School international students.
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Student Global Health Committee

SGHC is committed to creating awareness and understanding of international health issues amongst the UNC community through education, advocacy, and service.
Members of the Student Global Health Committee speak on a panel at the Gillings School.

Gillings Humanitarian Health Initiative

The Gillings Humanitarian Health Initiative is a fledgling effort to increase our impact through the collective efforts of faculty and students.
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Interactive Gillings Global Practicum Map

Listen to short audio clips of UNC Gillings students talk about their practicum experiences. Click the play button under the student's name on the right-hand side of the map.